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The Emerging Genetics Workforce: A Study Of Physician Geneticists' Professional Lives, Heather Gosnell
The Emerging Genetics Workforce: A Study Of Physician Geneticists' Professional Lives, Heather Gosnell
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PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to explore the current practice and geographic location trends of physicians certified in clinical genetics, clinical biochemical genetics, and medical biochemical genetics during the 2011, 2013, and 2015 certification cycles.
METHODS: Physicians’ personal data was collected from public internet domains including the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) provider database, the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System, publically available professional-biographies, and university affiliations. The search results were cross-referenced for the greatest accuracy. Geographic location data was plotted onto maps.
RESULTS: Approximately 27% (n=69) physicians board-certified in genetics are currently practicing …